Chemicals Management

Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts is involved in chemicals risk assessment and policy to ensure that chemicals are managed safely to protect human health and the environment.

www.environment.gov.au

CSIRO Research - Introduced Marine Pests (CRIMP)

Controlling the introduction and spread of alien species in the marine environment and assessing the impacts of known marine pests require a multi-disciplinary approach involving areas as diverse as economics, engineering, environmental impact assessment, eco-physiology and taxonomy.

www.marine.csiro.au

Invasive Species

The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts' Invasive species home page - includes information on major invasive species in Australia and plans for their control.

www.environment.gov.au

National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)

The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) scientifically assesses industrial chemicals for their health and environmental effects and makes recommendations for safe use. Assessments of more than 1,000 chemicals are available free on this site. This site also provides information to assist the chemical industry to fulfil its responsibilities under NICNAS.

www.nicnas.gov.au

National Pollutant Inventory (NPI)

The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) - Australia's national public database of pollutant emissions - is an internet database designed to provide the community, industry and government with information on the types and amounts of certain chemicals being emitted to the environment.

www.npi.gov.au

Weeds Australia

Weeds Australia is an Australian Weeds Committee site promoting key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension training and personnel.

www.weeds.org.au